Terminalia molinetii — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Terminalia molinetii

Terminalia Molinetii

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A note from PlantMom

Terminalia molinetii is resistant to disease and generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Terminalia molinetiit is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Terminalia Molinetii.

Light

Terminalia molinetii is native to open habitats, for example sunlit meadows and forest margins, that offer abundant light. It grows best in full sun but will also tolerate partial sun, adjusting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Temperature

Terminalia molinetii comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Terminalia molinetii is in early spring as it comes out of dormancy. This supports overall growth and flower development, improving the foliage, stems, and branches while encouraging large, vibrant, long-lasting blooms. It helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and boosts the plant’s health and disease resistance.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Terminalia
Family
Combretaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
14.94 m to 24.99 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Bahamas, Mexico, Cuba
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Spiny black-olive
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